Princeton, NJ Day Camps

Summer Camps Guide

Summer at Stuart offers a variety of day programs featuring academic
enrichment, arts, cultural and athletic programs as well as a play camp.
Before and after Camp activities are also available. Programs are open
to Stuart and non-Stuart students ranging from age 4 through high
school, depending on program. Programs are coeducational with the
exception of the athletics programs which are open to girls only.
Academic enrichment includes courses in creative writing, algebra, SAT
review, science, foreign language, and more. Camp Stuart (pre-school –
Kindergarten) begins June 15 and runs through July 2. Summer at Stuart
camp programs (pre-school – grade 11) begin July 15 and runs through
August 28.

Make summer memories! Princeton Day School offers over 150 programs in Arts, Academics, Athletics and Adventure! Choose half-day or full-day camps which run 1 to 4 weeks . Available to your children ages 3-18. Consider ceramics, lacrosse, writing, SAT prep, fencing, computers, woodworking, theater, overnight and day adventures and SO MUCH MORE! Princeton Day School’s 105-acre campus offers fantastic facilities including computer labs, art rooms, a ceramics studio, a photography lab, a wood shop, an architecture lab, science labs, a music suite that includes a computer lab, two kitchens, a 350-seat theater, three gyms, a synthetic playing field, numerous playing fields, tennis courts, fitness center and skating rink. Summer Programs’ goal is to provide children with a nurturing and stimulating environment which allows them to discover new interests, develop new talents and encourage exploration. Our programs offer opportunities for personal growth while learning and having lots of fun.

Waldorf School of Princeton is pleased to announce its 2017 Summer Camp season! Parents of children ages 4-13 may enroll online through the website, for one or both of our two-week sessions running July 10 through August 4.

All campers explore, create, and dream amidst 20 acres of fields, forests, gardens, and creek; common activities include water play, food preparation, painting, and cooperative games with their groups. Each session is led by trained Waldorf educators; hours available from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Lower School Day Camp is an all day camp for boys and girls Pre-K - 4th. We offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, water play and swimming, sports, and weekly field trips including two trips to the Trenton Thunder. Campers will learn the value of social skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and friendship. Day camp is available for both half and full day sessions and includes the eight weeks of June 16 through August 8. Interested parents should print one registration form from the school's website per child and submit it with payment no later than June 13, 2014. Campers should apply sunblock prior to arriving each day and wear comfortable shoes. Campers should bring a refillable water bottle each day. Full day campers need to bring a lunch every day unless otherwise instructed. Mid-morning and afternoon snacks will be provided everyday.

Summer Study (K-12) Cambridge's distinguished Summer Study Program keeps students academically sharp over the summer. Summer Study consists of morning academics: language, reading, writing, and math, taught by trained Language Specialists using research-based methodologies and multi-sensory learning techniques. HOTS for the Summer (Higher Order Thinking) is an intensive program to build your child's critical thinking and reading skills. The work will focus on building four elements of reading: inferences, characterization, cause/effect, and summarization. Executive Function Camp -Taught by a Speech & Language Pathologist, this program is specifically for students who consistently struggle to stay organized and complete school assignments. They will learn effective strategies for time management and planning.

SummerQuest, June 18-August 15, offers age-appropriate summer activities for children Infant thru 5th grade. This Summer, our theme is, “Our Five Senses.” Sessions focus on children’s natural curiosity to see, smell, touch, hear and explore the world around them - enriching activities such as art, music, science, cooking and nature, as well as planned field trips and special guests. Fitness activities, outdoor games, splash-fest days, group sports, and creative dance add to the excitement.

Elementary SummerQuest offers opportunities for children entering grades one through five at Princeton Montessori School’s state-of-the-art facility. Each session is centered around a unique theme that will spark the child’s imagination and curiosity, and a specific sport. Learning takes place with hands-on activities, outdoor fun, arts, crafts, field trips, special events, and swimming lessons at the Princeton YWCA. Give your child a Summer they will never forget!

George School Day Camp 2017 - June 19 - August 11 is open to boys and girls aged 4-14. Campers participate in a broad range of activities from swimming to equestrian, archery to the arts, and everything in between. Our program focuses on age-appropriate games and activities to promote friendship and fun by practicing skills like working with others, waiting their turn, and handling success, failure, and frustration in an environment where they are encouraged by a supportive and loving staff. We emphasize the Quaker philosophies of respect for the individual and each person's responsibility to the group. Though we are not a sports camp, campers do participate in a variety of traditional team sports with emphasis on mastery of skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun. Camp meets M - F, 9am to 3pm. For information call 215-579-6689.

Our camps are located in beautiful country
settings of wooded areas. Activities are centered around weekly
themes. Daily activities will include arts and crafts, mini-sports
and games, water play, music and movement, songs and story time,
special events like a visit from a traveling zoo and field trips.
The camp offers full day/half day options for full or
partial week. AGES: 18 months- 6 years HOURS:
8am-6pm (Half day/Full day sessions) June 24 to August 23, 2013

BEGINNING LANGUAGE SKILLS CAMP & MASTERING MATH SKILLS CAMP:
Individualized instruction in math and reading for 4-7 year
olds taught by experienced certified staff
from our regular school. SOCCER CAMP (4-10 YEARS OLD): run in
partnership with Kiddie Soccer Club and is designed to individually
challenge each child.

Info Session March 25, 10:30 - 12 Noon YHIS Summer Camp, the only
Chinese immersion and cultural
camp in the greater Princeton area,
offers a unique opportunity for
young learners to
acquire and use
Mandarin Chinese effectively and
to obtain an understanding of
authentic Chinese culture.

Children ages 3 - 15 will celebrate Chinese Culture with cooking, dance, performing arts, coding, and more - different themes every 2 weeks and field trips!

5E Academy develops and provides high-quality and affordable STEAM programs to K-12 students in Princeton area. Our proprietary class materials, based on the 5eBoard learning platform and designed by a group of scholars, have been widely adapted by the schools across the country. The instructors and counselors on 5E Academy staff are carefully selected from experienced candidates. Our staff is committed to provide our students with a safe environment and fun-filled learning experience.

The Arts Council of Princeton's popular Summer Art Camps and Summer Art Studios will run from June 26 through September 1, presenting 10 weekly themed options of art enrichment programs for ages 5-16. With many newly added programs, as well as traditional favorites including drawing, painting, ceramics, digital arts and drama, children, pre-teens and teens are sure to find a program suited to their interests. ACP's Summer Art Camps and Studios are held in state-of-the-art facilities and led by professional artist educators who will guide participants along the way to achieve individual creative goals while fostering group collaborations in a supportive environment. Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ. Full descriptions/register at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org/

Summer 2017 Open House 2/26/17 - The International Ivy Summer Enrichment Program is dedicated to providing fun and intellectually-stimulating experiences to fuel young people's interest and creativity. Summer is a great time to explore. We design our classes to be creative and hands-on. Kids design video games, build robots, tinker with the engineering of gadgets, conduct experiments and make films. We believe kids learn best by doing. There are over sixty classes to choose from in STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. At International Ivy, we are open to all students and thrive on their joy and laughter.

International Ivy serves children between the ages 5 and 14. All classes are weekly, Monday to Friday, so students can enroll for one week or multiple weeks. Students can also enroll for half-day or full-day. International Ivy will be held at the Chapin School in Princeton in summer 2017. Come join us for a positive and nurturing summer experience!

Since the early 1990's Princeton University has been offering sport-specific camps for young athletes. Today, Princeton University hosts over 70 sports camps and clinics annually. All camps are held on the beautiful and historic campus, located in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. Overnight campers reside in the University dormitories and enjoy meals in various dining facilities around campus. Each camp is directed by the Princeton University Varsity Coaches, with assistance from college coaches and players from around the country. For more information including, dates, registration fees, and camp descriptions, please visit: www.princetonsportscamps.com

Rambling Pines is located in nearby Hopewell, NJ. Tuition includes door-to-door transportation, daily lunch (including a fantastic cookout on Fridays) and a daily afternoon snack. The sprawling campus, on 225 acres, includes 2 lakes, 4 swimming pools, 4 tennis courts, 4 Ga Ga courts, sports fields, a gymnasium, extensive indoor facilities including creative and performing arts studios, mini-golf course, a low ropes challenge course, a golf driving range, mountain biking trails and much more! Since 1976, we have provided just the right combination of fun and challenging activities that create the most exciting day camp around, for little ones, elementary and middle school aged children - all the way to teens.

Summer Camp Programs at The Pennington School June 26 - August 7, 2017

Arts, Sports, and Academic Enrichment Camps: week-long camps for ages 10-15 (rising fifth-through ninth-graders), as well as some high school sports programs, beginning the week of June 26. All camps are run by faculty at the School. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Before-and after-camp care will be available at an additional cost. Cost includes daily lunch. For more information and to register now, please visit www.http://www.pennington.org/about-us/summer-programs/art-and-sports-camps/index.aspx

Let a USRowing Club of the Year get your kids out of the house and onto the lake. Rowing is the ultimate team sport and is one of the best non-impact overall body activities. The Princeton National Rowing Association offers summer camp opportunities for kids from 7th grade through high school. Camps are designed to introduce kids to the sport of rowing and then build on the basic skills. All camps are conducted at the Caspersen Rowing Center which is an official U.S. Olympic Training Site on Mercer Lake. Visit the Mercer Rowing/Summer Camps section of our website to learn more about our camping opportunities, www.rowpnra.org or call 609-799-7100 x106.

Take your music to the next level—at camp. Westminster Conservatory offers a variety of music and performing arts camps for toddlers through high school kids…with or without previous musical experience. Beginners to advanced students can enjoy instrumental and chamber music camps as well as musical theater and jazz camps. Early childhood music camps provide a great introduction to musical exploration for younger students.

Established in 1970, Westminster Conservatory is the community music school of Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University. The main location is on the campus of Westminster Choir College in Princeton. Eextension locations are in Yardley, PA (St. Ignatius of Antioch School), Lawrenceville (St. Ann’s School), South Brunswick (Crossroads School South), and Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart in Princeton. For more information go to www.rider.edu/conservatory/

LakeView is an amazing 20 acre oasis on Farrington Lake situated in the quaint community of East Brunswick, NJ. With a strong history and many wonderful traditions, LakeView is an amazing place your children will love to call home. A co-ed day camp that offers a very wide variety of activities including arts, sports, swimming, and adventure based classes. Be as creative as you can in cooking, ceramics and woodshop or play to your hearts content in hockey, soccer, tennis, basketball, or even gaga. Test your skills in mountain biking, ropes course, or kayaking on the lake. Then never stop learning with pioneering, archery, and Mad Science. With a total camper to staff ratio of almost 3 to 1, well trained specialists, seasoned adult leadership team, and international staff to share their cultures and experiences, your children could not be in better hands.

Tony Rienzo, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Lawrenceville School, has been working with athletes of all ages and skill for 10 years. Strength and Speed are the key factors to improving athleticism. Small group training as well as individualized personal training is available depending on your needs. Camps will help to improve strength, agility, quickness, speed, explosiveness, reaction time, as well as help to prevent injuries. Athletes will learn to become faster and more explosive by learning the correct techniques and mechanics of running. Athletes Peak offers sports performance programs year round, divided into 4 seasons: Summer (June – Aug.), Fall(Sept. – Nov.), Winter (Dec. – Feb.)and Spring (March – May). Mention this ad to receive 15% off.

E-mail Tony Rienzo for more information about about exact times/dates and pricing options.

Since our beginning, the Princeton Family YMCA has been committed to the healthy development of children through a broad range of programs that capture their imaginations and instill positive values. At YMCA Day Camp, your child will gain skills, try new things and grow in confidence and self assurance, while practicing the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as part of daily camp life. By participating in a larger community, your child will learn teamwork, hone social skills and make new friends.
Our culturally diverse team of counselors brings enthusiasm, responsibility, knowledge and a love for children to their jobs. Staff members are carefully selected and receive extensive camp training that includes risk management, character development and program policies. The Princeton YMCA’s Day Camps meet the American Camping Association standards.

Campers spend summer days outside exploring the wonders of nature on our 930-acre reserve. They learn about nature and themselves while playing in our fields, forests, pond, and stream with campers their age. Our camp has a distinctive home
in our natural and engineered
campus! The Watershed Center for
Environmental Advocacy, Science,
and Education is our new LEED
Platinum-certified facility. It is a
model for green building in our
region. Campers will have a chance
to learn in our classrooms, exhibits,
science lab and weather station.